January XIII. Octave-day of the EPIPHANY. COLLECT. Deus cujus. O God, whose only begotten Son appeared in the substance of our flesh: grant, we beseech thee, that we may be interiorily reformed by him, whom we confess to have outwardly taken our flesh on himself. Thro'. GOSPEL. John. i. 29, 34. At that time: John saw Jesus coming to him, and he saith: Behold the Lamb of God, behold he who taketh away the sins of the world. This is he of whom I said: after me cometh a man who is preferred before me: because he was before me. And I knew him not, but that he may be made manifest in Israel, therefore am I come baptising with water. And John gave testimony, saying: I saw the Spirit coming down as a dove from heaven, and he remained upon him. And 1 knew him not: but he who sent me to baptize with water, said to me: He upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, he it is that baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. And I saw and I gave testimony, that this is the son of God. SECRET. We offer sacrifice to thee, O Lord, in remembrance of the manifestation of thy Son: humbly beseeching thee, that as our Lord Jesus Christ is the author of what we offer, so he may fully receive the same. Who liveth. P. COMM. Cœlesti lumine. May thy heavenly light, we beseech thee, O Lord, go before us at all times and in all places: that we may contemplate with a clear sight, and receive with due affection the mystery whereof thou hast been pleased we should partake. Thro'. N. B. After the Octave till Candlemas, the II. and III. Collects, &c. are the same as those thus marked P. p. 2 and 4. PEAT II. SUNDAY after the EPIPHANY. Glory. COLLECT. Deus qui. O God, who didst appoint thy only begotten Son the Saviour of mankind, and commandedst that his name should be called JESUS: mercifully grant, that we who venerate his holy name on earth, may also enjoy his sight in hea ven. Thro'. COLLECT of the Sunday. Omnipotens. O Almighty and eternal God, supreme Ruler, both of heaven and earth, mercifully give ear to the prayers of thy people, and grant us peace in our time. Thro'. LESSON. Acts iv. 8, 12. In those days: Peter being filled with the Holy Ghost, said to them: Ye princes of the people and ancients, hear: if we this day are examined concerning the good deed done to the infirm man, by what means he hath been made whole, be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God hath raised from the dead, even by him this man standeth here before you whole. which was rejected by you the builders which is become the head of the corner:" neither is there salvation in any other. For there is no other name under heaven given to men whereby we must be saved. gather us from amidst the nations, that we may give GRAD. Ps. cv. Save us, O Lord our God, and thanks to thy holy name, and may glory in thy praise. V. Is. vi. Thou Lord art our Father and Redeemer. Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name. Allel. V. My mouth shall publish the praises of the "This is the stone 48 II. SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. After Septuagesima, instead of the foregoing V. an TRACT. Convert us to thee, O Lord God of S Hosts: shew thy face, and we shall be saved: let thy voice sound in my ears. V. For sweet is thy voice, and very beautiful is be thy countenance. V. Thy name, O Jesus! is as a sweet perfume; therefore have virgins loved thee, GOSPEL. Luke ii. as in p. 37. OFFERT. Ps. lxxxv. I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will give glory to thy name for ever: because, O Lord thou art good and gracious, and full of mercy towards all that call upon thee. Alleluia. Can Es SECRET. May thy blessing, O most merciful God, by which every creature is enlivened and sub sists, sanctify this our sacrifice, which we offer thee in honour of the name of thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ: that it may be acceptable to the praise of thy majesty, and available to our salvation. Thro SECRET of the Sunday. Sanctify, O Lord, our offerings, and cleanse us from the stains of our sins. the same. Thro'. PREFACE. Quia per incarnati, as in the ordinary COMM. Ps. lxxxv. All the nations thou hast made shall come and adore before thee, O Lord, and they shall glorify thy holy name, for thou art great and doest wonderful things. Thou art God alone. Alleluia. P. COMM. Omnipotens. O almighty and eternal God, who didst both create and redeem us, mercifully hear our prayers, and vouchsafe, with a pleasing and kind countenance, to receive the sacrifice of this victim of our salvation, which we have offered to thy divine majesty, in honour of the name of thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ; that thy grace being poured on us, through the glorious name of Jesus, as a pledge of our eternal predestination, 1 we A may rejoice that our names are written in heaven. P. COMM. of the Sunday. Augeatur. May the The following (being the Gospel of the Sunday) is GOSPEL. John. ii. 1, 11. At that time: There was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of JESUS was there. And JESUS also was invited, and his disciples, to the marriage. And the wine failing, the mother of JESUS saith to him: They have no wine. And JESUS saith to her: Woman, what is it to me and to thee? My hour is not yet come. mother saith to the waiters: Whatsoever he shall say His to you, do ye. Now there were set there six water Lapots of stone, according to the manner of the purifyng of the Jews, containing two or three measures a piece. Jesus saith to them; Fill the water-pots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And JESUS saith to them: Draw out now, and carry o the chief steward of the feast. And they carried it. And when the chief steward had tasted the water made wine, and knew not whence it was, but the waiters knew who had drawn the water; the chief steward calleth the bridegroom, and saith to him: Every man at first setteth forth good wine, and when men have well drank, then that which is worse. But thou hast kept the good wine until now. ginning of miracles did JESUS in Cana of Galilee : and he manifested his glory, and his disciples be lieved in him. Thanks to God. This be III. SUNDAY after EPIPHANY. The Lord hath reigned, let the earth rejoice, le many islands be glad. COLLECT. Omnipotens. O almighty and etera nal God, mercifully regard our weakness, and stretch forth the right hand of thy majesty to protect us at sh Thro'. EPISTLE. Rom. xii. 16. Brethren: Be not wise in your own conceits. To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men. be possible, as much as in you, having peace with all men. if he Not revenging yourselves, my dearly belovedya but give place unto wrath. For it is written: "Kette venge to me, I will repay," saith the Lord. Bu "if thy enemy be hungry, give him to eat: thirst give him to drink: for doing this, thou shal heap coals of fire on his head." Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good. GRAD. Ps. ci, and xcvi. The Gentiles shall fear thy name, O Lord: and all the kings of the earth thy glory. V. For the Lord hath built up Sion, and he shall be seen in his glory. Alleluia, Alleluia. V. Ps. The Lord hath reigned, let the earth re joice: let many islands be glad. Alleluia. GOSPEL. Matt. viii. 1, 15. At that time! When Jesus was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him: and behold a leper came and adored him, saying: Lord, if thou wilt thou canst make me clean. And Jesus stretching forth his hand, touched him, saying: I will be thou made clean. And forthwith his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith to him: See thou tell no man: but go shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses commanded for a testimony unto them. *And when he had entered into Capharnaum, there came to him a Centurion, beseeching him, and saying Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, and is grievously tormented. And Jesus saith to him, I |